Oprah’s Outrageous Claims…
It’s all about me!
Today on Oprah Lance Armstrong’s ex-wife came on the show to “warn women about marraige”. YIKES, I knew we were in trouble before it even began.
An do you want to know what it is that she is warning us about? About losing yourself in marraige… And we wonder why people get divorced.
Oprah even said it is a lie that we have to lose ourselves. She says she thinks that is not a part of what we have to do for marraige. Uhm, Hello! “those who lose their lives shall find it” and this doesnt just mean martyrs. It means to LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE for YOUR FRIENDS, and husband and kids and etc.
It can’t get any more plain people. Marraiges don’t work in the world because people want “partnerships” there is no partnership. Marraige works only when at least one party decides to do the Christian thing and lay down their SELF for their spouse. Oh and it only takes one person to do this, if they do it continually it is extremely unlikely that the other person will file for divorce. WHy? because they will have everything they ever dreamed of at home.
I dont even think i can comment further on her stupidity. the book “Lies At the Altar” is such a lie… Dont fall for it people. Read the Bible and find out what marraige really is. Then don’t decide it isnt for you because it is hard. Marraige is a gift! When you lose yourself, then you will find true joy, and will realize who you really are.
I personally think that personality is overrated. I mean really, there are some things that we ARE, because God made us that way, but MOST of our “personality” is cultural influence.
My personality has changed alot since i have been married. I am quieter, gentler, less opinionated (i know you cant believe that one! lol), and over all BETTER. People would not describe me the same today as they would have four years ago. and that is a GOOD thing. We worship “self” and “personality” saying it is “god given” but really it is FLESH, and just our selfish desires. Give up yourselves and discover who God really made you to be.
Peace in the PRocess,
Mrs. Meg Logan
August 28th, 2006 at 5:03 pm
I don’t mean to be smug, Meg, but why do you watch Oprah?
It’s 65% vanity, 25% filth, and 10% outrageous wickedness.
My fundamental 0.02$,
Rand
August 29th, 2006 at 7:12 am
lol, most days this is true… but some days, she has something decent, like when they catch the perves….
I am weak brother that is why. I know I should jus t turn it off, but I leave it on and semi watch while I start dinner.
Meg
August 29th, 2006 at 9:28 am
Is anyone wondering why we should take marriage advice from a single woman and a divorced woman? I mean, honestly, their marriage didn’t work or they didn’t get into a marriage so why should I listen to them? Find me someone whose marriage IS working and let’s ask them about whether it’s right for two to become one like the Bible says.
August 29th, 2006 at 11:02 am
ROFL… VERY GOOD POINTS.
Mrs. Meg Logan
August 29th, 2006 at 11:46 am
Like Dr. Phil?
(Laughing…)
August 29th, 2006 at 11:54 am
I agree that some of what we call “personality” may be cultural, but I think that the idea of personality is a valid one. Personality has to do not just with the external manifestations - are we loud, shy, etc (which I think can be changed somewhat) but also our interests and talents, the way we express ourselves, is part of the very real individuality that God created in each one of us. I think people can and do use the excuse of personality to sin, but that does not mean that all concepts of personality are sinful
It also does not mean that a person who is, say somewhat loud and/or opinionated externally cannot have a meek and quiet spirit internally. We need to remember that the Lord looketh on the heart.
August 29th, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Hi! My name is Bethanie. I discovered you from your comments on minthegap.
Oprah drives me nuts. Women just love her…and she full is of falsehoods. She often speaks of God, which makes her seem spiritual. But most of the time she is soooooooo wrong.
August 29th, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Samantha,
Of course you are right that some of our personality is authenitcally us, and part of who God made us to be. But MUCH of what we call personality today is influenced by the world, and people claim it is unchangeable “that is just the way I am”. When really they don’t cahnge because they do not want to.
I am not sure how a person could be meek and gentle internally and yet loud and abrasive externally. (of course you used the word, opinionated, which clearly even Jesus was opinionated… so ).
I think that what is within a person is generally made manifest in their words and actions. Mat 15:18 “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.” and the heart is decietfully wicked… so, anyway.
It is certainly a topic of interest. One I have long wanted to really analyze.
Peace
Mrs. Meg Logan
p.s. good to see you Bethanie! I just LOVE that name, so gentle and feminine… maybe one day i will suggest it to my husband for a girls name.
I stopped by your blog too, and saw those yummy peanut butter cookies, i think i might make some next week.
August 29th, 2006 at 10:28 pm
Someone can have a tendency to be loud and opinionated because, for example, they are naturally excitable, enthusiastic, interested in philosophical or theological debate etc. They can have a meek and quiet spirit if they don’t allow their discussions to get in the way of their love for people, are humble and teachable, not judgemental although enjoying discussion and debate with others who don’t share their views, and being willing to serve those same people. Willing to apologize, not dominate a conversation etc. Being loud and opinionated can also be something that is cultural, but not in a bad way - like being raised in a Jewish, Italian or other family where bantering is just part of being together. I don’t think being loud and opinionated necessarily means one is abrasive, although it can mean that. I also think abrasiveness is subjective in many cases. There are people who just rub me the wrong way, and they may not be the loud and opinionated ones
August 30th, 2006 at 1:56 pm
all good points Samantha. Thanks!
Meg